The Australian states and territories work with us to coordinate an effective search and rescue (SAR) service.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is the Commonwealth statutory body with responsibility for establishing and maintaining marine aids to navigation (AtoN) pursuant to section 190 of the Navigation Act 2012 (Cth).

Find out which companies are registered as a private seafarer recruitment and placement service in Australia.

Learn how non-shipborne AIS units are managed and find out what’s required to apply to operate a base station or AtoN in Australia.

Read a summary of results from the consultation on Exemption 24 - Marine Safety (Emergency service vessels) and download a copy of the full report.

In some circumstances, it is mandatory to make a MARPOL report for certain pollution incidents.

The 272nd meeting of the Board was held on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 in Melbourne, VIC.

Watch previous webinars and access webinar Q & As and presentations.

Use the My Boat online system to understand and comply with safety requirements, legislation and standards for your domestic commercial vessel.

For vessels in distress or in need of assistance there can be, at times, a need to find an appropriate ‘place of refuge’, where steps can be taken to stabilise or repair the vessel and prevent the situation from worsening.

Knowledge of regulations and duties will help you navigate safely on the seas.

Most services for operators and crew of domestic commercial vessels are now provided by us instead of Transport for NSW Service.

The North-East Shipping Management Plan (NE SMP) identifies actions based on information regarding the nature of shipping activity in the north-east region.

Access the Emergency Management Handbooks and Manuals.

Radiotelephones, signalling lights, EPIRBs, and satellite communications equipment.

Standards for class 1 fast craft operating in sheltered waters or under 35m in equivalent length.